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Hollywood Undead's Swan Songs. I used to be unable to stand pop music in general, but I must confess I've come around to it and quite enjoy 'hip-hop' now. I'd post the lyrics, but it would probably get me banned.

If you give it a fair chance and allow yourself to embrace modern American popular culture, you'll find out you quite enjoy it. Not that it should be to the exclusion of Classical Music, especially from the Romantic era, such as Rachmaninoff...but it can be appreciated in its own way.

Quite a bit of Rachmaninov (The Bells, Symphonic Dances), Vaughan Williams and John Tavener. I must try and hunt out some music by Arvo Pärt who I've heard recommended here. Tavener seems to get a bit more minimalistic with each new composition.

Often when I'm drawing or painting I listen to a fair bit of "Boards of Canada" and "Biosphere".

Speaking of the killers, I just read in the latest Rolling Stone magazine

Mistake #1: Reading Rolling Stone.

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that Brandon Flowers (the killers singer) is a devout Mormon.

Mistake #2: "killers" should be written "Killers'."

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For some reason, this creeped me out.

Mistake #3: Paying attention to celebrities' religion.

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I guess the Mormons have the Osmans, Napoleon Dynamite and the killers as a claim to fame.

Mistake #4: Their name is the Osmonds.

So why be so judgmental of others?

Andis,

I can only strive to be as humble and non judgmental as you

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Troparion - Tone 1:O Sebastian, spurning the assemblies of the wicked,You gathered the wise martyrs Who with you cast down the enemy; And standing worthily before the throne of God, You gladden those who cry to you:Glory to him who has strengthened you! Glory to him who has granted you a crown!

^^ LOL! ......Was it Professor Emeritus or the Nutty Professor?......I get confused

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Troparion - Tone 1:O Sebastian, spurning the assemblies of the wicked,You gathered the wise martyrs Who with you cast down the enemy; And standing worthily before the throne of God, You gladden those who cry to you:Glory to him who has strengthened you! Glory to him who has granted you a crown!

As a result of a thousand million years of evolution, the universe is becoming conscious of itself, able to understand something of its past history and its possible future.-- Sir Julian Sorell Huxley FRS

I love that CD. I once had a priest who said if the Orthodox Churches in America were to create their own tones they should look no further than the music of the "old plain song" of the south and mountain regions to come up with tones that work with American English. An excellent example would be "Down to the River to Pray", "O Death", and "Po' Lazarus". All of them done accapella and with deep spiritual movement in the songs similar to the tones found in the Orthodox Church for impact to the soul of the listener.

As a result of a thousand million years of evolution, the universe is becoming conscious of itself, able to understand something of its past history and its possible future.-- Sir Julian Sorell Huxley FRS

Since music is such an integral part of our lives, I was wondering what everyone is listening to? I just discovered a Lebanese gal name Maya Nasri (Hubbaaaa hubba!). I'm usually spinning something Irish or Arabic, but I like almost anything except for gangsta rap and the really heavy metal stuff... Feel free to list religious and secular favorites!

I am a professional DJ, so I listen to EVERYTHING! (practically)

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Suddenly the Judge shall come, and the deeds of each shall be revealed, but with fear we cry out in the middle of the night, Holy, Holy, Holy art thou o God, Thru the prayers of the Theotokos have mercy on us and save us!

Suddenly the Judge shall come, and the deeds of each shall be revealed, but with fear we cry out in the middle of the night, Holy, Holy, Holy art thou o God, Thru the prayers of the Theotokos have mercy on us and save us!

Is anyone else loving the new Britney Spears CD? Her life may be a wreck but her music is catchy. I can't get enough of Kill The Lights.

I like it EXCEPT for if U seek Amy, which is a thinly veiled profane song!

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Suddenly the Judge shall come, and the deeds of each shall be revealed, but with fear we cry out in the middle of the night, Holy, Holy, Holy art thou o God, Thru the prayers of the Theotokos have mercy on us and save us!

Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? Who can watch the watchmen?"No one is paying attention to your post reports"Why do posters that claim to have me blocked keep sending me pms and responding to my posts? That makes no sense.

We've only been together since October, so no album yet, but we did record four songs in January for two upcoming releases, one a split 7" with another band due out this spring and a full fledged 45rpm single later in the year.

You can check out really really rough demos of two songs on our Myspace page. Those are basically myself, a drum machine, and our singer in my bathroom (great reverb in there) recorded via a USB mic and multitrack recording software. As I said, they're really rough, especially "You Were Loved". Horrible singing in that one!

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"Hearing a nun's confession is like being stoned to death with popcorn." --Abp. Fulton Sheen

My oldest son, Noah, was born on Bob Marley's birthday (Feb 6); and my other son, Zion, was born on the anniversary of Bob Marley's passing (May 11). Coincidence? Nuh mon! Like Bob Marley sings, it's a "Natural Mystic!" With a divine sign like this, it was destined that I should wind up in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church!

Selam

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"Whether it’s the guillotine, the hangman’s noose, or reciprocal endeavors of militaristic horror, radical evil will never be recompensed with radical punishment. The only answer, the only remedy, and the only truly effective response to radical evil is radical love."+ Gebre Menfes Kidus +http://bookstore.authorhouse.com/Products/SKU-000984270/Rebel-Song.aspx

I love Bob! I was at the hairdresser yesterday and they had the radio tuned into a station that was playing some great oldies. Icehouse, Queen, UB40 and, of course, Bob. Ah, nostalgia!

Bob had some great lyrics, full of biblical references. I think he was a modern day David, playing reggae Psalms to the glory of JAH (God). Here are a couple of my favorite Marley lyrics:

"When you get down and you quarrel every dayYou're saying prayers to the devil I say."[Positive Vibration]

"Someone will have to payFor the innocent bloodThat they shed every dayChildren mark my wordsIt's what the Bible say!"[We and Dem]

Selam

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"Whether it’s the guillotine, the hangman’s noose, or reciprocal endeavors of militaristic horror, radical evil will never be recompensed with radical punishment. The only answer, the only remedy, and the only truly effective response to radical evil is radical love."+ Gebre Menfes Kidus +http://bookstore.authorhouse.com/Products/SKU-000984270/Rebel-Song.aspx

Brad Paisley... Even if some of y'all don't like country music (gasp!), I'm willing to bet you'll at least enjoy the subject matter of all of these songs.

"I'm Gonna Miss Her" He's just kiddin' ladies...He's actually a very devoted husband and father (he's married to Kimberly Williams of Father Of The Bride) and he's a Christian.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8O3Plt8DyMk

We've only been together since October, so no album yet, but we did record four songs in January for two upcoming releases, one a split 7" with another band due out this spring and a full fledged 45rpm single later in the year.

You can check out really really rough demos of two songs on our Myspace page. Those are basically myself, a drum machine, and our singer in my bathroom (great reverb in there) recorded via a USB mic and multitrack recording software. As I said, they're really rough, especially "You Were Loved". Horrible singing in that one!

This song is called Abortion, and in true Rasta style they don't mince words. Mykal Rose, the lead singer, begins by exclaiming "First degree murder!" Listen for other lyrics such as,

"Oh what a shame to see my Black sisters going down the drain."

"Woman, you can feel it!"

"I want my little youth, I want my little girl."

"Don't deal with abortion!"

A nice video, a great song, and a great message!!! Hope you enjoy.

Selam

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"Whether it’s the guillotine, the hangman’s noose, or reciprocal endeavors of militaristic horror, radical evil will never be recompensed with radical punishment. The only answer, the only remedy, and the only truly effective response to radical evil is radical love."+ Gebre Menfes Kidus +http://bookstore.authorhouse.com/Products/SKU-000984270/Rebel-Song.aspx